The outer post module is designed for long term, isolated observation assignments. It's mission is to expand both the horizon of stellar knowledge and the borders of the scientific kingdom.
There are still small detailed to build, such as tanks and cables, a couple ladders and a coms deck that extends off the side, similar to the current docking deck. Most of those detail models will be reused in other observatory models.
Entire module structure, with the type of hull fin found on racing skippers, a couple of stabilizing wings just under the engine room, and the main observatory above the central lift fans. The top observatory would be about to rotate around 360 degrees, with a fully retractable telescope and draw doors.
View from the underside, showing the double lift fans.
Top view showing the external stairs and extension of the landing dock (used for landing a separate, much smaller transport pod.
View of the telescope as it sits in the dome. The landing dock extends out to the left (the back of the craft).
Detail of the land docks draw mechanics. The ramp at the end folds up when not in use.
Telescope detail showing half of its pivoting mechanism. It will also have a rotating floor mechanism, observers chair, and secondary scopes off its sides. Those would be some of the detail models that can be reused in other observatory models.
